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Siamak Namazi, freed in a U.S.-Iran prisoner swap, issued a dire warning about those who are still trapped in Evin Prison, and what the future might hold if Iran is allowed to keep using foreign nationals as diplomatic hostages. 5 American citizens freed in U.S.-Iran prisoner swap. Critics say this …

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The United Auto Workers (UAW) chief warned on Sunday (Monday in Manila) that a historic strike at the top three car manufacturers will expand if the companies do not raise their wage offers in ongoing negotiations. Stellantis, one of the three, had offered its workers what it called …

HONG KONG: Asian markets started the week limply on Monday following a sell-off on Wall Street, with focus turning to the Federal Reserve’s keenly awaited key policy decision. Traders were a little more cautious after the healthy close to last week that was fueled by another batch of positive Chinese …

THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) warned electronic wallet operators they could be involved in vote-buying cases if they allow candidates in the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) to use their apps to buy votes. Comelec Chairman George Garcia said over the weekend that the agency has already informed GCash, …

TACLOBAN CITY — Pope Francis has dismissed a priest from the Diocese of Borongan due to alleged involvement in sexual abuse of children. Borongan Bishop Crispin Varquez announced on Sunday, September 17, that Father Pio Cultura Aclon has been removed from the clerical state. “He is, therefore, no longer a …

About 46 percent of adult Filipinos think the Philippine economy will improve in the next six months, the latest OCTA Research survey released on Monday showed. The “Tugon ng Masa” (TNM) National Survey, an independent and non-commissioned poll conducted regularly by OCTA Research, conducted from July 22 to 26 showed …

Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo has called on Congress to craft laws  governing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and ensure that AI “will be beneficial to our people and will respect, protect, and uphold their rights.” Gesmundo, in his keynote speech at the Manila Social Good Summit 2023 on Sept. …

Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez has maintained his silence on his reported donation of $2 million (P113.4 million) to Harvard University for its first-ever Filipino language course. “In light of recent speculations regarding my alleged donation to Harvard University, I choose to respect the institution’s gift policy,” he said in a …

Despite Beijing’s near-monthly attack drills against Taiwan — and its oft-repeated claim that the island will be reunited with the mainland, by force, if necessary — many Taiwanese just don’t buy it.  War simulation suggests China would lose war, but U.S. losses would be very high. Teens performing a synchronized …

People whose homes were swept away by flooding in Libya’s eastern city of Derna a week ago faced the dilemma on Sunday of whether to stay despite a lack of fresh water or flee through areas where landmines have been displaced by the torrents.  Thousands dead or missing after storm …